In a show of unity, six prominent Congressional Caucuses introduced a joint resolution today that affirms diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as essential pillars of the American Dream and integral to the nation’s prosperity, safety, and democracy.
CAPAC leaders slam GOP-backed voting restrictions bill
Leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) on Thursday condemned the recent House passage of H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act—describing the legislation as a direct attack on voting rights.
Trump’s English-only Executive Order draws strong backlash from Congressional leaders
A sharp response followed President Trump’s executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States.
Meng to replace Chu as head of CAPAC
Rep. Grace Meng of New York is set to become the new chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC).
Meng is new vice chair of the Democratic National Committee
The first Asian-American member of Congress from New York State, Grace Meng, has been named vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. She was elected unanimously at a post-Democratic National […]
Bill to remove ‘Oriental’ from federal law passes Congress
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly A bill that would remove derogatory racial terms, including the word “Oriental,” from federal language has been passed by Congress. The bill will now be […]
Five people charged in Baruch College hazing death — Death took place off campus during frat party
By Michael Rubinkam Associated Press POCONO SUMMIT, Pa. (AP) — Five people, including the former national president of a fraternity, have been charged in the death of a New York […]
U.S. inducts Chinese railroad workers into Labor Hall of Honor
This month marks the 145th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
Rep. Grace Meng on civic engagement, public service, and being Chinese American — The first Asian American congressperson from the East Coast speaks with the Asian Weekly
By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Newly minted Rep. Grace Meng of New York City has helped create a lot of firsts. She managed the campaign of
New York Representative Grace Meng to visit Seattle
Grace Meng, representative of New York’s 6th Congressional District and first ever Asian American congressperson from the east coast, will be in the Seattle area on Saturday, Feb. 23 on […]